The wake-up call

AUTHOR(S)

Carney, James

PUB. DATE

February 1997

SOURCE

Time International (South Pacific Edition);02/03/97, Issue 5, p18

SOURCE TYPE

Periodical

DOC. TYPE

Article

ABSTRACT

Spotlights the issue of campaign finance reform in the United States. The promise of President Bill Clinton to be proactive in pushing for reform of the financing of political campaigns; Fundraising scandals swirling about the president; The McCain-Feingold campaign finance reform bill; Its chances for passage; Opponents of campaign finance reform; The future of reform measures.

ACCESSION #

9702114171

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